Exterior Systems Engineer: Design & Release (Onsite)

HTC Global; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace flexibility

Work-Life Balance

Career development plan

Rewards & Recognition program

L&D/upskilling

Hands-on experience in Emerging Tech &

Career Mobility programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks an Applications Engineer for Exterior Systems Design & Release to own the design, development, and release of exterior vehicle components such as bumpers, grilles, AGS, and related systems. You will lead early development, evaluate feasibility, and collaborate with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Plants to ensure successful program delivery.

The role emphasizes quality, cost, weight reduction, design efficiency, manufacturing, and durability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in automotive exterior systems development or similar role.
• Experience with Class-A surface development and Studio interface activities.
• Experience with CAD systems including TCE, CATIA, 3DX, and parametric modeling.
• Knowledge of exterior systems design, packaging, craftsmanship standards, and benchmarking.
• Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes related to exterior components.
• Proven ability to resolve complex engineering and packaging challenges.
• Strong technical communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Effective project, meeting, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation, and release of exterior system components for assigned programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on quality, cost, weight, and design efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, WCR, ES, and SDS.
• Develop components meeting manufacturing, assembly, durability, and performance needs.
• Manage program deliverables to meet cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets within GPDS.

Skills

Exterior design

CAD software

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter Engineering (TCE)

CATIA

3DX

Job description

HTC Global Services seeks an Applications Engineer for Exterior Systems Design & Release to own the design, development, and release of exterior vehicle components such as bumpers, grilles, AGS, and related systems. You will lead early development, evaluate feasibility, and collaborate with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Plants to ensure successful program delivery.

The role emphasizes quality, cost, weight reduction, design efficiency, manufacturing, and durability,